PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally conveyed to the federal government that it is ready to offer a bid for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which would surpass the highest offer of Rs10 billion by the Blue World Consortium. In a letter addressed to Federal Minister for Privatisation Aleem Khan, KP Board of Investment and Trade (KP-BOIT) vice chairman Hassan …
LAHORE/RAWALPINDI: At least 250 violent protesters were arrested in Rawalpindi as police used tear gas to disperse students demonstrating against the alleged rape of a Lahore student. Last week, reports related to the alleged rape of a private college student went viral on social media, prompting the police to arrest a security guard at the college who was allegedly involved …
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has called for “climate diplomacy” with India to mitigate smog impact in the province. “Both Indian and Pakistani Punjab should undertake joint efforts to combat smog. Stubble burning in Indian Punjab impacts here because of air direction. This issue needs to be taken up with India forthwith,” she said at a climate change event …
PESHAWAR: PTI leader Asad Qaiser on Sunday accused the government of “abducting” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur from KP House in Islamabad, warning that if he is not produced within 24 hours, his party will stage a nationwide protest. His statement came ahead of the emergency Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session, initially rescheduled for 2pm today, but delayed due …
ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was taken into custody at K-P House following charges of attacking the state and misusing government resources, sources said on Saturday. The detention followed a raid at the location, with officials moving in to execute Gandapur’s arrest warrants. According to sources, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader is facing serious allegations, including damaging government …
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur criticised the federal government and its allies, asserting that peaceful protest is a constitutional right. He stated that the intent is not to engage in conflict or cause harm to anyone. A statement released from the Chief Minister’s House on Wednesday said that Gandapur met with members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) …
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday imposed Section 144(6) in Faisalabad, Bahawalpur and Mianwali, prohibiting all forms of public gathering as PTI prepared for a rally in the southern Punjab district. PTI has carried out multiple rallies across the country, protesting against the “illegal” imprisonment of the party founder, ECP’s delay in following the Supreme Court verdict on the reserved …
LAHORE: Police have become active in their efforts to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar, who attended and addressed the party’s rally in Lahore, despite being a proclaimed offender in the May 9 cases. Sources revealed that police officers have been tasked with apprehending Azhar, who remains wanted in connection with incidents that occurred on May 9 last year. …
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, commenting on the constitutional amendment bill, has said “far from bringing about an amendment, how could they even think of presenting a bill [over it] while we are here.” Speaking to the media after addressing the Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Conference, Ali Amin Gandapur called the bill as ‘an attack on democracy’ that his government …
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has criticised the existence of a dual justice system in Pakistan, stating that “two laws, two systems, and two Pakistans cannot coexist.” He stressed the need for a single legal framework for all citizens. Speaking at a Bar Council Associations event on Wednesday, Gandapur said, “If we do not point out wrongdoing and …